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Author Anonymous
Title Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair & beard
Alternate Title Trichocosmos: Notes historical, aesthetical, ethnological, physiological, anecdotal and tonsorial, on the hair and beard
Original Publication United Kingdom: Read & co,1890.
Note Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Trichocosmos: Notes historical, æsthetical, ethnological, physiological,…." is a fascinating exploration of hair and beard culture presented as a historical and ethnological account likely crafted in the late 19th century. The text promises a deep dive into the beauty, styles, and cultural significance of hair throughout history, with references to famous literary and artistic mentions. At the start of the work, the author addresses the importance of hair as a significant adornment and discusses the historical perspectives on styling and its relation to beauty. It begins with a poetic reflection on the aesthetic allure of hair, emphasizing how it serves as an expression of human grace and vitality. The text introduces a thematic focus on the various fashions surrounding hair and beard from antiquity to modern times, highlighting cultural practices, literary references, and artistic depictions that underline the enduring human fascination with hair as an ornament and symbol of identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
LoC Class TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Subject Hairdressing
Subject Barbering
Subject Beards
Subject Hair
Subject Wigs
Category Text
EBook-No. 68781
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 22, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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